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Jake Ferguson or Sam LaPortaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jake Ferguson is a Dallas Cowboys tight end who averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Sam LaPorta is a Detroit Lions tight end who averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TEDallas Cowboys#26 TE
Jake Ferguson
PPG
6.0
Games
6
Rec
17
Rec Yds
115
Rec TDs
3
Targets
24
Bye
Week 14
TEDetroit Lions#5 TE
Sam LaPorta
PPG
12.6
Games
5
Rec
27
Rec Yds
316
Rec TDs
3
Targets
37
Bye
Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jake Ferguson vs Sam LaPorta: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJake FergusonSam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)6.012.6
Games Played65
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)3663
Receptions1727
Rec/Game2.85.4
Receiving Yards115316
Rec Yds/Game19.263.2
Receiving TDs33
Targets2437
Target Share/Game4.07.4
Age2725
Experience4 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jake Ferguson or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jake Ferguson and Sam LaPorta is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Jake Ferguson averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Sam LaPorta averaged 12.6.

Should I draft Jake Ferguson or Sam LaPorta in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jake Ferguson averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Sam LaPorta averaged 12.6 across 5. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Jake Ferguson and Sam LaPorta average in 2026?▾

Jake Ferguson averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Sam LaPorta averaged 12.6 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 6.6 points per game.

When are Jake Ferguson and Sam LaPorta's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jake Ferguson (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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